Day by Day

Rachel McConnell

Each month we chat to a design leader about what a typical day looks like for them.

Episodes

  1. 2 FEB

    Day by Day - with Felicia Wu

    In this episode I chat to Lead with Tempo speaker Felicia about her day, and indeed, week! In the chat I mention this talk from Felicia at Lead with Tempo 2022 – it's well worth a watch if you haven't seen it, but only after you've listened to this of course. You can also get your Lead with Tempo ticket now!

    37 min

  2. 13 JAN

    Day by Day - with Caroline Tecks

    This time Rachel's chatting with Caroline Tecks, one of our conference speakers, and content designer at PayPal in London. You'll hear how she balances the juggle between work and parenthood, and might we be so bold as to say she seems to have it sorted! You can get your ticket to Lead with Tempo now.

    49 min

  3. 19/12/2025

    Day by Day - with Pete Kowalczyk

    It's a Christmas bonus episode! This time with ⁠Pete Kowalczyk⁠, an AI conversational designer who's one of the 'Top 20 Voices in the UK' according to Conversational AI News. He's currently part of the ⁠⁠GOV.UK⁠⁠ AI Studio developing 'active listening' for ⁠chat interfaces⁠, but he's also worked for GDS, BBC, Deliveroo, NHS, Bulb, and Co-op among others. He's also a London Library Emerging Writer (2025-26), and as you'll hear, working on a new book! Pete will be speaking at Lead with Tempo 2026, and you can ⁠get your ticket now⁠!

    41 min

  4. 09/12/2025

    Day by Day - with Torrey Podmajersky

    In this episode I talk to author and founder of Catbird, Torrey Podmajersky about her day. Her forthcoming book, UX Skills for Business Strategy is out shortly and you can ⁠pre-order it now⁠! Torrey will be in London for Lead with Tempo in 2026, and you can get your ticket ⁠now (until the end of December they're HALF PRICE!) Links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1098177878 www.leadwithtempo.com

    51 min

  5. 01/11/2025

    Day by Day - with Beth Dunn

    In this episode Beth Dunn, author and Head of Product Experience at Agent.AI, tells Rachel McConnell what a typical day looks like for her...spoiler alert, it's not your usual 9-5! So get comfy, make yourself a tea, and find out how Beth has found the right work life balance. You can ⁠get a ticket⁠ for next year's Lead with Tempo conference now.

    40 min

  6. 01/11/2025

    Day by Day - with Jonathon Colman

    In this episode, we hear from content design leader Jonathon Colman about his typical day. And here's a link to the game he mentions, ⁠Semantle⁠ - just don't blame us if you get hooked! You can ⁠⁠get a ticket⁠⁠ for next year's Lead with Tempo conference now.

    36 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Each month we chat to a design leader about what a typical day looks like for them.

Information

  • Creator
    Rachel McConnell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rachel McConnell
  • Show Website
    Day by Day